Answer:
Using the high-low method, the estimated variable cost per machine hour for utilities is $1.875/ machine hour
Explanation:
High Low Method is a method used to separate Fixed and Variable Costs Components of a semi-variable cost/overhead.
<em>Step 1 : Establish 2 points - The Highest and The Lowest</em>
High - March 2,640 hrs : $8,100
Low - April 720 hrs : $ 4,500
<em>Step 2 Calculate the variable Cost Component</em>
Variable Costs = Overhead Cost difference /Activity difference
= ($8,100-$4,500)/(2,640hrs-720hrs)
= $3,600/1,920hrs
= $1.875/hr